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Android/Phone Alternatives? [Discussion] (ani.social)
submitted 1 month ago by Toes@ani.social to c/technology@beehaw.org
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With the advent of Google's draconian business decisions, do we have alternatives?

The entire reason I use an android phone is that it's just like a little computer where I can decide how it's used. I was wondering if anyone is familiar with other options.

I remember the PSP with its 3g modem that was a fun novelty. Are there any modern devices like the OpenPandora that could be suitable?

Most of my paid apps are through alternative markets so I'm fairly sure with some effort I could get them running on a Linux device.

I thought about using a laptop but it wouldn't have the same convenience to answer calls asap from my pocket. I'm also unsure if it's possible to use tools like Google maps to navigate.

My apologies if this isn't the appropriate community. I'm hoping that because this likely affects everyone here it's the right place for this discussion. Thanks for reaching the end 💜

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[–] Mynameisallen@lemmy.zip 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It depends where you live.

If in the USA, then you’re fucked. VOLTE is required for calls and no one really seemingly has this concretely working.

If you’re in Europe, possibly other parts of the world (I shamefully don’t know as much about their cellular configs) you can pick up a one plus 6t and put Linux on it. There’s sailfish, postmarketos, or mobian. Good luck

[–] tal@olio.cafe 4 points 1 month ago

You can use VoIP if you have a cell data connection.